The Witcher: Producer Shares Details About New Netflix Fantasy Series

Based on the stories by Andrzej Sapkowski, the fantasy drama “details the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who battles creatures from Slavic lore.”

According to Hissrich, the first season of The Witcher will be eight episodes long and is slated to debut on Netflix in 2020.

Read more details from Hissrich below:

https://twitter.com/LHissrich/status/987410673847091200

EIGHT EPISODES. Yes! I know, I know, it may not seem like enough for you, but creatively, it's the right call. The episodes can be tight, action-packed, rich in character and story, without lagging in the middle of the season. Sounds good to me, sound good to you?

2020. Who knows?! We're moving quickly ahead with everything — like, my head is spinning around Exorcist-style, except with enthusiasm, not evil possession — but one thing is certain: quality comes before speed. You'll get it as soon as humanly possible, and it'll be good.

THE SCRIPT NEEDS POLISHED. I'd take a step back from that to say: the scripts need WRITTEN. I've finished the pilot, which yes, will be polished more when we cast/shoot. The other 7 episodes don't yet exist, except in my head. And guess what? New writers are joining me soon, too!